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The new guidelines on cooperation in the agri-food sector show a more pragmatic approach to sustainability agreements under EU...

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On 7 December 2023, the EC published new guidelines on when farmers and agriculture related businesses can, subject to certain conditions, enter into cooperation agreements on sustainability without breaching EU competition...more

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NGOs Urge EC Not to Label Certain Agriculture and Livestock Practices as Sustainable

On March 8, 2023, 25 organizations wrote to the European Commission concerning its treatment of agriculture in the forthcoming Taxonomy Delegated Act, urging them to follow the advice published by their own expert group. The...more

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Covid–19 coronavirus update: an overview of European Commission State aid decisions (updated 13 November 2020)

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Under State aid rules, UK and EEA Member State governments may not generally provide selective assistance to businesses without prior approval from the European Commission (EC). This includes assistance in the form of...more

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Genetically modified soybean authorised by the European Commission for food and feed use

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On 28 September 2020, the European Commission authorized a genetically modified organism (GMO) for food and feed use: the glyphosate resistant soybean MON 87708 x MON 89788 x MON A5547-127. The authorization of these...more

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EU wine producers can now benefit from a temporary relaxation in competition rules

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The European wine sector has been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to statistics from the European Commission (EC), there has been a 30% reduction in the volume of wine sold and a 50% drop in the value of...more

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